Minnesota Congressional leaders help launch major trade reform
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Five members of Congress from Minnesota joined with over 100 of their colleagues Wednesday in supporting bipartisan consensus legislation to reform America’s failed trade policy.
Community
Live on stage at the Guthrie: The Employee Free Choice Act?
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Imagine my surprise when I heard a character in a world premiere play now at the Guthrie Theater sing the praises of the Employee Free Choice Act!
State employees ratify two-year contracts
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Members of AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, have ratified new contracts with the state of Minnesota.
International Labour Council to meet in Minnesota
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Union delegates from the United States and Canada will meet July 10-12 at the Bloomington Sheraton for the 57th annual conference of the International Labour Council.
Minnesota lawmakers call on Congress to offer public health option
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Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans.
Government
Governor’s job cuts threaten economic recovery, unions say
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As the state’s economy struggles to endure the current economic crisis, Governor Tim Pawlenty’s budget cuts – announced Tuesday – will only worsen the misery for many Minnesotans, union leaders said.
After two-day strike, workers back on roof at Target Center
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After a two-day strike, roofing workers have returned to their jobs at Target Center.
Unions, university reach contract settlements
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Three AFSCME bargaining units have reached tentative agreements with the University of Minnesota on new two-year contracts for about 3,000 employees at the Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris and Crookston campuses.
Organizing
State AFL-CIO president to retire
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Minnesota AFL-CIO President Ray Waldron will retire Sept. 4, the state’s largest labor federation announced.
Roofers union accuses Fridley firm of exploiting workers on public project
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When economic times are tough, workers will do just about anything to hold onto their jobs. What’s worse, bosses know it.